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As of Tuesday morning, 36 Mississippi counties are experiencing ice on roads and bridges, prompting safety warnings from authorities.

Authorities urge residents in storm-affected regions to limit travel to emergencies as first responders work tirelessly to manage winter storm impacts.

Louisiana transportation officials advise motorists to find alternate routes on I-20 westbound amid heavy traffic caused by stalled trucks.

Minimum wind chills this morning dropped to dangerously low levels, prompting safety warnings from weather officials.

The Mississippi National Guard Armory on the state fairgrounds is accepting donations to aid storm-affected residents, with adjusted hours this week.

Mississippi transportation officials advise motorists to avoid traveling unless necessary and to prepare for dangerous conditions during ongoing weather events.

Gov. Tate Reeves issued a statement Friday evening regarding the ongoing winter storm impacting Mississippi, urging residents to stay safe and prepared.

Officials report ongoing water shortages due to supply and demand, with repairs to a broken gas line underway. Crews are working around the clock to restore services.

Mississippi Department of Human Services offices will have reduced hours Monday due to weather conditions. All county offices in central and southern regions will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Despite the departure of the winter storm, residents in the Mid-South are facing dangerously cold wind chills through Monday, according to National Weather Service Memphis.